Transportation Maintainer 3 (40 Hour) (Service Patrol) - #251113-2347FM-003

State of Connecticut•East Haven, CT

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications from eligible DOT employees for the position of Transportation Maintainer 3 (Service Patrol) in the East Haven Repair facility. THE ROLE: The goals of the Connecticut Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol (CHAMP) Program are to provide safety to motorists, quickly clear incidents from the roadway, restore traffic capacity, reduce congestion, and assist in the coordinated multi-agency response to traffic events within an assigned area. The Service Patrol Operator has an important role patrolling areas to quickly and safely remove obstructive highway debris/hazards which may create a more serious impact; react to accidents; report damaged guardrail, illumination, drainage problems and provide travel assistance to stranded motorists.

Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST INDICATE THEY HOLD A CURRENT AND VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) WITH TANK ENDORSEMENT IN THE "LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS" SECTION OF THE APPLICATION, OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT VALID COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) CLASS A OR B, REFLECTING THE "TANK ENDORSEMENT," AND VALID MEDICAL EXAMINER'S CARD (MEC) AT TIME OF INTERVIEW, OR THEY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever his or her services are needed; to include mandatory winter overtime from November 1 through April 30. Various storm events will require employees to stay at work for the duration of the storm; which at times could be up to a period of several days, to include holidays and weekends.
Incumbents in this class will be required to have a 30-mile residency from the posted job location.
Candidates will be required to bring a copy of their Master Application at the time of interview.
Candidates must show how they meet the required knowledge and experience on their application to proceed further in the hiring process.
Two (2) years of experience in the construction, landscaping, commercial driving, snow plowing, maintenance and repair of roadsides, roadways, bridges or airports, in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment, or in work in one of the recognized maintenance trades.
Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.
Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform the duties of the class.
A physical examination will be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing basic roadside assistance such as, changing flat tires, jump starting vehicles, pushing vehicles to shoulder of the road, providing protection from traffic.
Experience with automotive and technical skills.
Experience trouble-shooting disabled/stranded vehicles.
Experience determining and identifying the appropriate type of fuel required for specific vehicles.
Experience with traffic patterns and working in high traffic volume.
Experience in utilizing effective communication skills.